Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, August 1, 2015 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Underhill Rose at U.S. National Whitewater Center
• Bloom III at Chop Shop
• Bon Odori Japanese Dance Festival at Wells Fargo Atrium
• Squirt Day Party at Snug Harbor
• Improv Vikings at Kickstand

Check out FIGMENT Decatur at Agnes Scott College this morning from 10a-1p! The event is described on the website as… …an explosion of creative energy. It’s a free, annual celebration of participatory art and culture where everything is possible. For the first time ever, for one day only, we will transform the center quad of […]

Girl #1: Okay so like, I wasn’t going to tell you guys but Ed and I really did have sex last night… I was lying on the phone.Girl #2: But we knew that already! Ed called me crying this morning because he thought he took advantage of you.Girl #3: Ok… this is weird.–9th St & […]

Hipster girl: …so then he was like, “Hi, remember me? I jumped you on the bridge three years ago!”–Union SquareOverheard by: Gamoid Girl: There are so many hands on me right now.–1 train, Lincoln Center Girl on cell: So, I fell asleep on the bus the other day, and when I woke up, the guy […]

Guy to friend: I'm sorry. When I see tight shorts I don't think 80s hair metal.–23rd StConductor: This station is Murray Hill. If you look outside your window and don't see a platform, then you can't get off. Sorry. Please walk towards the front of the train.–LIRROverheard by: PW riderNJ transit conductor: Folks, this is […]

The season for habanero peach salsa at Willy's Mexicana Grill is short, hot and sweet, just like orchard peach season. Visit your favorite Willy's location and add summer's peachy-keen kick to a burrito, salad or dipping chips. Limited time only -- better get there before the last peach meets a habanero.

BY MELISSA RUGGIERI
Outkast’s Andre “3000” Benjamin is moving from the concert stage and the movie screen to the small screen.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the lauded rapper/actor will make his debut as a TV...